arson dog

Accelerant-detecting canine

An arson dog is a dog trained to detect accelerants—gasoline, lighter fluid, and other substances used to start fires deliberately.

These dogs assist fire investigators in determining whether a fire was set intentionally: The arson dog alerted on the carpet near the back door.

Also called accelerant detection dogs.

training

handler

One who manages something

obedience · commands · reinforcement · reward · discipline · drills · conditioning · accuracy · reliability · recertification

canine

Labrador

Retriever breed from Canada

  • handlerOne who manages something
  • noseOlfactory facial organ
  • scentAirborne odor detected

olfactory · sniff · tracking · K-9 · partner · breed · loyal · service · law enforcement · retire

investigation

forensic

Pertaining to legal investigation

ATF · evidence · criminal · suspect · prosecution · testimony · court · case · incendiary · deliberate

detection

accelerant

Combustion-intensifying substance

hydrocarbon · residue · sniff · alert · indicate · origin · debris · samples · charred · soot

Opposites
purpose/function

arson dogtherapy dog

Animal providing psychological comfort

companion dog · lap dog · search and rescue dog · show dog · guide dog

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated PG